Salon Owners Collective

The 3 Hats Every Salon Owner Must Wear (Don’t Get Stuck in 1)

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You didn’t build your salon to become the most overworked person in it. But for so many salon CEOs, that’s exactly what happens. You start out...

Your Salon Can’t Survive 2026 Like This

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Something BIG is shifting in the salon industry… and most CEOs haven’t caught up yet. In this episode, Larissa Macleman unpacks why the old fin...

AI Is Coming To Your Salon (Here’s How to Win)

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could see exactly what’s happening in your salon… in real time? Joel Bouzaid reveals the 5 shifts AI will create for Salon CEOs, a...

You Told Them. You Showed Them. Why Aren’t They Doing It?

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most frustrating experiences as a Salon CEO is telling your team what to do… and watching it slowly disappear. The consultation script...

Did I Build My Salon Systems the Wrong Way?

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most Salon CEOs are stuck being the walking, talking version of the manual no one reads. Larissa breaks down a simpler, smarter way to build systems y...

Your Salon Depends On You Too Much

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If your salon still relies on you for every decision, the problem may not be your team: it may be your systems. In this episode, Larissa Macleman an...

Build a Salon Brand That Doesn’t Revolve Around You

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who is the brand: You or your salon?  Maybe you’ve realised that you built something fragile that only works when YOU show up EVERY DAY… As ...

Salon Challenges. Pressure. Exhaustion… And How to Respond.

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s inevitable that your salon will have challenges. Staff drama, cash flow dips, growth plateaus…  Joel Bouzaid unpacks the uncomfortable trut...

Most Million-Dollar Salons Aren’t Profitable.

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most million dollar salons are operating on pressure, not profit.  Full books. Full teams. Hitting revenue milestones that should mean you’re crus...

My Salon Team Doesn’t Want Targets

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if your team told you they don’t want targets, incentives or KPIs? This episode was inspired by a real question from a salon own...

5 Salon Meetings to Rule Them All

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re repeating yourself weekly and still not getting traction from your team, this episode explains why and what to fix. Most salon owners don...

Why Does a Happy Salon Still Underperform?

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to balance team happiness and performance? This episode reveals the fast-track framework salon CEOs use to build a high-performing team cul...

How Do Top Salon CEOs Design Their Year?

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t change how you lead and where you spend your time, this year will look exactly like the last one.In this episode, Larissa Macleman invi...

7 Queen Moves For Salon CEOs in 2026

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2026, there are 7 Queen moves that will separate the booked-out, profitable, in-demand Salons… from the ones drowning, still trying to keep up us...

3 Secrets to Be in the Top 1% of Salon’s

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if 2026 is the year your salon joins the top 1% and crosses $1 million (or more) in revenue? In this podcast episode, Larissa Macleman reveals e...

A Year in Review: My Best Advice from 2025

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2025 delivered some of the most defining lessons for Salon Owners. You’ll hear the real talk that shifted owners from overwhelmed to empowered, fro...

Choose a Salon Rest Over Burnout

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You give your team everything. You squeeze in one more client. You answer messages at night. You are the first to sacrifice your own time and the last...

3 Harsh Truths in 2026 – Your Salon Cannot Ignore

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The salon industry is splitting in two. And the gap will only get bigger in 2026. On one side, you have Salon Owners stuck in the weeds, exhausted, o...

The Salon Industry Has Changed. 3 Pillars to Master in 2026

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our industry has changed more in the last five years than anyone expected - and 2026 is shaping up to be the year that separates the exhausted salon o...

The 5 Ways Your Salon Manager Becomes Irreplaceable

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A truly irreplaceable salon manager doesn’t just “run the floor.” They amplify you. They protect your energy. They drive results, steer cultu...

She Left L’Oréal to Open a Salon… Here’s 1 Thing She Never Expected

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what a L’Oréal executive would do if she opened a salon from scratch?  Alishia Smart reveals the real journey of becoming a Salon C...

The Rise of a Salon CEO From Teenage Mum to L’Oréal Boss

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From teenage mum. To leading L’Oréal New Zealand. To Salon CEO 🔥  Imagine running a $200 million beauty brand. Huge team. Tight targets. Cons...

Where Are You on the Salon Leadership Ladder?

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every salon owner hits a point where growth stalls - not because you’re doing something wrong, but because you’ve simply outgrown your current sta...

Manager Magic: From Helpful to High-Performing

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your manager could lead your salon so smoothly… it felt like magic?   Our Lead Salon Mastery Coach GG reveals how to unlock “Mana...

3 Rules of a BADASS Salon Team

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t get a dream team by accident. You build it by giving clear direction with clarity, holding high standards, and hiring with the right minds...

Losing Faith in Your Team? Try This Before It’s Too Late

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your team “just don’t care” anymore… You need to try this before it’s too late. Larissa and Joel get real about extreme ownership and the...

Don’t Pick the Wrong Manager. Here’s How

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Freedom. Balance. Profit. That’s what you dreamed of when you started your salon… not 60-hour weeks and constant chaos. If your salon can’t fun...

How Ben Doubled Revenue Without Doubling His Team

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Salon Owner Ben Oxlade took over his family salon, he inherited more than just a business - he inherited the overwhelm, the burnout, and the beli...

Does Your Salon Actually Need a Manager?

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you paying for a salon manager but still doing their jobs & tasks, yourself? Most salon owners- even the best ones- make the same mistakes ...

10 Culture Commandments to Raise Team Standards

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the energy in your salon dragging everyone down? Motivation is low, the vibes are flat, and before you know it- one person’s average, uninspired,...

Why You’re Babysitting Your Team and How to Stop

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you stuck babysitting your team instead of leading your salon with confidence?   If you’re tired of walking into your salon and instant...

Is Burnout Killing Your Creativity? Reignite It Now.

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your most creative ideas locked away? In this episode, we uncover the one ingredient most Salon Owners are missing: CEO white space.You’ll d...

Is My Team Dysfunctional? The 5 Warning Signs You Can’t Afford to Miss

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could your team secretly be dysfunctional without you even realising it?   In this episode, Joel unpacks the 5 key signs that reveal whether ...

The Hidden Roadblocks Stopping Your Salon’s Growth

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you or your team the reason your salon isn’t growing?   In this episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast, Larissa unpacks the 3 b...

Why Your Team Look at You Sideways

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sick days. Gossip. Disengagement. They’re not the root problem - they’re a symptom of a bigger leadership gap.   In this episode, Lariss...

Steal the Communication Secrets Only $1M Salon CEOs Know

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your salon team leans on you for everything, you’re not leading- you’re bottlenecking.   Breaks down the 4 stages of salon growth and ...

How Oprah’s Stylist Created a Salon Empire from 30 to 115 staff

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when your Salon team goes from 30 to 60 overnight? I sat down with celebrity stylist and salon owner George Gonzalez, as he shares his...

Torn Between Selling or Scaling? This Is the Conversation You Need to Hear

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should I sell my salon… or step up and scale? It’s one of the hardest decisions a salon owner can face. Larissa Macleman is joined by Coach Jo...

Why Your Million-Dollar Breakthrough Isn’t Behind the Chair

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling like you’re chasing your business instead of leading it? Larissa Macleman shares why stepping away isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. Di...

How to Handle Complaining Clients (Without Being Rude)

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling drained after a day of clients? It’s probably not the work- it’s the energy you’re absorbing. In this episode, Coach Joel Bouzaid break...

Turn Apprentices Into Profit Machines- Fast!

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hiring apprentices is exciting- but only if they become valuable team members. So how do you spot a superstar junior early, and train them to be profi...

High Vibe, High Performance: Lift Team Morale Fast

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your team showing signs of burnout, disengagement, or just going through the motions?   In this episode of the Salon Owners Collective Pod...

Buy Back Your Time The CEO Shift You’ve Been Avoiding

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your calendar is maxed out, you're serving clients all week, and you feel chained to your business... it’s time to buy back your time.   ...

The 7-Minute Motivation Hack for Salons

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could motivate your team, spark growth, and improve performance… all in just 7 minutes?   In this episode, Coach Joel reveals a...

How to Navigate Power Struggles with Top Performers

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Your Top Performer Becomes the Problem Ever had a top performer slowly morph into your biggest team challenge? In this episode, Larissa Macleman...

Salon SOS : Stuck, Static, and Struggling to Grow

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Larissa Macleman is joined by Joel Bouziad to explore the ONE Queen Move salon owners must make to get unstuck- whether you’re faci...

From Avoidance to Action: How to Lead When It’s Uncomfortable

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself avoiding “hard conversations” in your salon? In this episode, Salon Owners Collective founder Larissa Macleman is joined by ...

Why Your Salon Feels Stuck- And How to Fill Your Books Fast

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of discounting, hustling, and posting endlessly without real results? In this episode, Larissa Macleman reveals the truth behind why sa...

$100K Stylists: Unlock Your Team’s Earning Potential

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your team stuck earning $50K a year and burning out? Ever wondered if your team could earn more and your salon could scale to 7-figures… all at t...

CEO by Day, Mum by Night: 9 Powerful Life Hacks to Manage Both

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Larissa Macleman dives into the real talk: balancing the demands of being a Salon CEO and raising a family. She shares 9 powerful ...

The Storm Is Here: Why Salons Are Struggling & What to Do About It

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you stuck in chaos while others seem to be soaring? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Larissa and Joel dive into what’s really goin...

“I Love Doing Hair… But I’m Done”– 4 Signs to Step Away From the Chair

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I Love Hair… But I Think I’m Done” – The Hidden Truth About Stepping Away From the Chair In this episode, Larissa dives deep into the em...

Why Your Team Feels “Off” (And What To Do About It)

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’re showing up, doing your best… but your team? Something just feels off. In this episode, Salon Owners Collective Coach Joel Bouzaid dives de...

Success Isn’t a Secret—It’s Rented Daily

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Success Isn’t a Secret—It’s Rented Daily In this week’s episode, I sit down with award-winning stylist and salon CEO Sam James, who gives us ...

Top 5 Expensive Mistakes Salon Investors Make — and How to Avoid Them

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about buying a salon or scaling your existing one? Before you dive in, I need to share the 5 most common — and costly — mistakes I see i...

Are You Sabotaging Your Manager?

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You finally hire a manager, hoping they’ll take daily tasks off your plate… but before long, you’re still the one solving problems, running team...

How Poor Communication is Costing You Profit & Peace

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Running a salon should be rewarding—but if you’re stuck in team drama, constant conflict, and losing great staff, it can feel like a never-ending ...

How to Build a Salon That Thrives Without You

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s be honest—salon burnout is real, and it’s something no one talks about enough. If you’ve ever thought, I just want to sell my salon and ...

How to Rebuild & Lead a High-Performing Salon Team (After Losing It All)

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Losing a team member is tough. But losing 80% of your team at once? That’s every salon owner's worst nightmare. It’s overwhelming. It throws your...

Why Your Team Isn’t Meeting Your Expectations

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your team just doesn’t “get it,” you’re not alone. You give instructions, you explain things once, and y...

Discovering You Have ADHD as a Salon Owner

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your brain is running at 100 miles per hour, bouncing between a thousand ideas, struggling to stay focused, and constantly battling dis...

11 Queen Moves You Need to Make in 2025

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You need to get on the train, jump on the fast track, and start making some Queen moves in your business! If you keep doing the same shit you did i...

How Salons Can Help Combat Domestic Abuse

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You are in a unique position. As a stylist or therapist, you build deep, trusted relationships with your clients. You see them at their most vulnerab...

3 Reasons Why You’re Not Profitable at $1 Million

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

$1 Million Salons aren’t always profitable…  Seems crazy, right? But when you don’t know your numbers (or aren’t doing them correctly), whil...

Should You Create Your Own Product Line?

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Everything will work out!” Have you ever thought about starting your own product line? Something that you have created from scratch that is perf...

Are You Ready for the Rise of AI in Salons?

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You need to get on the train, jump on the fast track and start making some Queen moves in your business.  If you keep doing the same shit that you...

Is the Hair and Beauty Industry Going Downhill?

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What actually happened in 2024? We started to see changes in consumer behaviour… rebookings, deposits, buying retail and then also changes with our...

2025 Will Make or Break Your Salon

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to get on the Fast-Track… 2025 is bringing a big change to our industry! If you don’t get on board and adopt new technology, have a c...

Why You Need to Take Time Off Right Now!

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I know how you feel, you’ve been grinding non-stop all year… even more so in December!  But now, you’re exhausted and there’s still 285762 t...

When is The Perfect Time to Sell My Salon?

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you want your Salon to look like when you’re ready to sell?  Selling your Salon is an emotional back and forth process… should I sell? S...

3 Ways to Successfully Navigate the Christmas Cray-Cray

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone else working 40+ hours a week in December so by the time Christmas Day comes around… you have to sneak off for a cheeky nap?  But, imagine ...

How to Avoid Burnout This Christmas

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m addicted to the chaos of being a stylist” Have you ever felt like that before? Where you thrive off the chaos in a Salon… especially aro...

Stepping Up, Stepping Out and Stepping Off the Floor

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Frick… I’m exhausted” When you first open your Salon, you’re excited! Excited to be your own boss, have your own space, your own team…...

The One Thing That Will Increase Your Cash Flow in January

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

December is often your busiest month… every single client you have ever served comes to your Salon right before Christmas! Which is great, but it m...

Turning Followers Into Lifelong Clients…

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Only 6% of your followers will see your Instagram post! Crazy, right? We put so much time and effort into taking the perfect picture and writing ...

Salon Owners Need Holidays Too!

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I can’t go on holiday… what if someone is sick? Or a client complains? And what will my team do if a pipe bursts?! The thought of leaving you...

3 Steps to a Marketing Mindset

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

She had $70K in her everyday account but still tried to barter!  Everyone may be talking about the economic crisis, but not everyone is affected b...

The One Thing To Get Your Salon Back in Momentum

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone else an overwhelmaholic? Like all you do is stress about work, creating a winning culture and how you’re going to pay the fricken bills!   ...

How She Increased Monthly Revenue by $75K

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you stay awake at night thinking about cash?  I know I have definitely had many sleepless nights thinking about how I’m going to be able to pay...

Million Dollar Mindset: 5 Lessons You Need to Know

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I used to worry that people would judge me for being successful… But over time, I learnt that it’s ok if people judge because money makes the wor...

When to Expand or Sell Your Salon

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When is the right time to just jump and expand your Salon? Your team is booked and busy, clients are coming in and things are starting to feel a litt...

3 Keys to Turn Team Discontent into Salon Success

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Nothing I do makes my team happy!” It can be tricky to juggle what’s best for you and your Salon whilst also balancing what’s best for you...

What Your Accountant Isn’t Telling You..

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How many times do you talk to your accountant? Just during tax time, right? And then maybe once or twice more throughout the year when you’re mak...

Should I Fire Her?

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny is disengaged, disruptive, she’s not hitting her KPIs and the team are starting to notice… should I fire her?  When a team member is neg...

Does Your Salon Actually Need Paid Ads?

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You're a Salon, not a charity…   The world of marketing can feel overwhelming… you have emails, newsletters, the ever growing list of s...

When Is the Right Time to Hire a New Team Member?

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If your Salon hits a growth ceiling… It's because of you! Clients are coming in, your team is busy, you’re finally profitable but you’re not ...

What is Your Purpose?

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You need to know your purpose and your brand!   As a Salon Owner, you often go into business because you love doing hair and beauty, right?...

Empowerment Over Entitlement: Standing Firm Against Your Teams Demands

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if your team was offered a pay rise at another Salon?   During a time where it feels like everyone is leaving to go solo…...

Your Client Is Secretly Unhappy

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your clients are secretly unhappy…   How many times have YOU gone to a Salon and thought “they just don’t do it exactly how I like!”...

Why You Need Apprentices

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to move on…    This generation of apprentices are different to how we were 10 - 20 years ago. But, they are the backbone of ...

I Want to Sell My Salon

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I wanted to sell my Salon 5 times!It’s normal for Salon Owners to feel like selling when times are tough because it can be a huge load on your menta...

Fast Hack to Re-Energise Your Salon’s Growth

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Being in business just feels heavy… I’m ready to give up”I’ve noticed more and more owners are having these feelings of giving up and just ...

How I Grew My Salon in a Recession

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m only just breaking even week-to-week!”It feels like every Salon Owner is either struggling to keep their doors open or has already closed t...

The Secret to Rebooking Clients

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Clients are spending less (or not coming at all) and the clients that do come… never rebook!”   Have you ever looked at your team's ...

How to Master the Salon Sprint

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever tried sprinting on a treadmill?Now, not just any treadmill… one where you’re sprinting but can’t slow down or stop? I know what yo...

How She Grew Her Salon to $1 Million

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My Salon just won’t grow…   Have you ever felt stuck in your Salon’s growth? You feel like you’re doing all the right things… you...

The Rise and Fall of Solo Salon’s

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is going solo… As an industry, we’ve seen a huge shift in stylists and therapists leaving to go solo. Why wouldn’t they? They get to...

Salon Manager Mastery: Empowering Managers and Liberating Owners

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I need a Salon Manager!”   Realising it’s time to hire a Salon Manager is exciting, right? Your team and your business are growing a...

How to Recover From Burnout

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is your WHY?    As Salon Owners, we wear many hats; we’re managing our team, growing our business, serving clients, looking at spre...

Your Salon Wasn’t Comfortable…

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Salon Owners, we always do our best to make our clients feel relaxed and welcome in our Salon… right?    But, we might’ve missed so...